Instruction manual

Even repeated blood pressure measurements taken without adequate rest between readings will alter
your blood pressure as the vessels in your arm engorge with blood.
Many of these influences are only temporary or short term, though chronic (long term) exposure to
some factors may result in permanently elevated blood pressure levels.
2.4 Does Blood Pressure Vary?
Constantly. An individual's blood pressure varies greatly on a daily and seasonal basis. It changes
throughout one's lifetime. It is not
uncommon for systolic pressure to vary
by 40mmHg or more throughout the
course of a single day! While generally
not as volatile, diastolic pressure can still
vary significantly. In hypertensive
individuals, variations are even more
pronounced. Normally, blood pressure is
at its lowest during sleep and rises in the
morning and throughout the day. The
chart (right) illustrates the fluctuations that
could occur in a typical day.
2.5 What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is elevated systolic or diastolic levels. In 90 to 95 percent of the
diagnosed cases, the specific causes are unknown, although the condition is often linked with family
history, and lifestyle. This is referred to as essential hypertension. In the remaining cases, high
blood pressure is a symptom of an underlying, often treatable condition, which if corrected, may
normalize blood pressure. This less common type is known as secondary hypertension.
Hypertension, if left untreated, may contribute to kidney disease, heart attack, stroke, or other
debilitating illnesses.
The following standards for assessment of high blood pressure (without regard to age) have been
established by the Joint National Committee, 2003.
Remember only a physician is qualified to interpret the readings obtained from your blood pressure monitor.
No attempt should ever be made at self-diagnosis or treatment.
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Range Systolic Diastolic Precaution
Classifications Blood Pressure Blood Pressure Measures
Normal <120 <80 Monitor regularly
Pre-hypertension 120 - 139 80 - 99 Contact your physician
–– HYPERTENSION ––
Stage 1 140 - 159 90 - 99 Contact your
(Moderate) physician Immediately
Stage 2 160+ 100+ Contact your
(Severe) physician URGENTLY
(JNC-7 report: Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure / 2003)
If fluctuations in readings are larger than 15 mmHg, and/or you hear irregular pulse tones, consult
your doctor.
In order to receive market clearance from governmental bodies, this device was subjected to strict clinical tests.
The computer program used to measure blood pressure values was tested by experienced cardiac specialists in
Germany.
The manufacture of your ADC
®
ADvantage
TM
blood pressure monitor is in accordance with the terms of the
European standard for blood pressure measuring devices (see Quality Standards) under the supervision of the
Technical Monitoring Association Essen (RWTüV-Essen).
Never attempt to repair the instrument yourself!
Any unauthorized opening of the instrument invalidates all warranty claims!
9. QUALITY STANDARDS
Device standard: This device is manufactured to meet the
European and United States standards for
non-invasive blood pressure monitors:
EN1060-1 / 1995
EN1060-3 / 1997
DIN 58130
ANSI / AAMI SP10
Electromagnetic compatibility: Device fulfills the stipulations of the
European standard EN 60601-1-2
Clinical testing: Clinical performance tests were carried out in the
U.S. and Germany according to the
DIN 58130/1997 procedure N6
(sequential) and AAMI standards (US).
The stipulations of the EU-Guidelines 93/42/EWG for Medical Products Class IIa have been fulfilled.